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by Winland » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:03 am
by Dread Lady Nathicana » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:11 am
by L Ron Cupboard » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:22 am
by Serrland » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:55 am
by Democratic Koyro » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:04 am
by Novaya Tselinoyarsk » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:34 am
by Megaloria » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:48 am
by SquareDisc City » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:50 am
by Esternial » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:54 am
Dread Lady Nathicana wrote:I remember once when I was little, we cut our own tree - got the permit, went out in the snow, found just the right one ... it was awesome. For the longest time, we would at least go get a real one. I protested loudly when they got a fake the first time. I stubbornly persisted in my 'grr, argh, not real' argument for years. I still miss the smell and look tbh.
When we moved out here to Iowa, my folks came out at that first Thanksgiving, and bought us a very nice fake one, with a nifty light base that can change colors and patterns through a rotating disc system and fiber optics. Part of me was thankful. Part of me was still somewhat bitter. Point of fact is, with all the other expense of the holidays, the ridiculous prices folks charge for a tree these days makes it a bit prohibitive, and taking good care of a nice fake tree can get you more than your money's worth for a lot of years. And no drying out, needles all over, extra fire risk, and disposal issues to boot.
Man I hate the modern age sometimes. >_<
Still, it's nice to have up when we can. On the years we've traveled back to Utah for Christmas, we haven't put one up due to the extra bother, and our front room here having not a lot of room to begin with. I think I'm getting old and crabby, because nowadays, it seems the holidays overall are more stress and less enjoyment, and we as a people seem to have more or less lost the real meaning behind them: Time with family, sharing good memories with those you love, charity, thankfulness, giving, and even forgiving, renewing hopes for the year ahead, and other good things.
Instead it's sale this, and hurry up and buy that, and oh look, extended hours we're gonna force our people to work, denying them their own fair share of holiday so that the rest of you sheep can get your asses in here and spend more money on overpriced items that are largely unneeded, but advertised with such ferocity that you'll believe you can't live without them, all in an effort to satisfy the growing attitude of 'me, mine, want, deserve, everyone else has'.
Yeah, guess you could say I'm getting a little burned out. I do miss growing up where yes, we spent time pouring over the big Sears catalog and dreaming of all the incredible things we found, but at the same time, emphasis was on family, and giving. We spent more time planning on what to get others. My folks always had a Secret/Sub for Santa project. One year, when our cousins were in a particularly bad spot, we gave up a good chunk of our Christmas to make sure they had one. My parents didn't take care of it all - we all did, as a family, going out and actively taking part in choosing and wrapping and delivering.
So yes. We're down to fake trees, and attempting to keep the spirit amidst all the stress and greed. Huzzah. /rant
by Megaloria » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:59 am
Serrland wrote:You know, the more I think of it, maybe I'll get a itty bitty live one. I miss having that nice Christmas smell - the smell of cold mixed with pine and mulled wine.
by Ashmoria » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:02 am
Serrland wrote:You know, the more I think of it, maybe I'll get a itty bitty live one. I miss having that nice Christmas smell - the smell of cold mixed with pine and mulled wine.
by Khelshar » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:04 am
by The Cosmos » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:13 pm
Dread Lady Nathicana wrote:I remember once when I was little, we cut our own tree - got the permit, went out in the snow, found just the right one ... it was awesome. For the longest time, we would at least go get a real one. I protested loudly when they got a fake the first time. I stubbornly persisted in my 'grr, argh, not real' argument for years. I still miss the smell and look tbh.
When we moved out here to Iowa, my folks came out at that first Thanksgiving, and bought us a very nice fake one, with a nifty light base that can change colors and patterns through a rotating disc system and fiber optics. Part of me was thankful. Part of me was still somewhat bitter. Point of fact is, with all the other expense of the holidays, the ridiculous prices folks charge for a tree these days makes it a bit prohibitive, and taking good care of a nice fake tree can get you more than your money's worth for a lot of years. And no drying out, needles all over, extra fire risk, and disposal issues to boot.
Man I hate the modern age sometimes. >_<
Still, it's nice to have up when we can. On the years we've traveled back to Utah for Christmas, we haven't put one up due to the extra bother, and our front room here having not a lot of room to begin with. I think I'm getting old and crabby, because nowadays, it seems the holidays overall are more stress and less enjoyment, and we as a people seem to have more or less lost the real meaning behind them: Time with family, sharing good memories with those you love, charity, thankfulness, giving, and even forgiving, renewing hopes for the year ahead, and other good things.
Instead it's sale this, and hurry up and buy that, and oh look, extended hours we're gonna force our people to work, denying them their own fair share of holiday so that the rest of you sheep can get your asses in here and spend more money on overpriced items that are largely unneeded, but advertised with such ferocity that you'll believe you can't live without them, all in an effort to satisfy the growing attitude of 'me, mine, want, deserve, everyone else has'.
Yeah, guess you could say I'm getting a little burned out. I do miss growing up where yes, we spent time pouring over the big Sears catalog and dreaming of all the incredible things we found, but at the same time, emphasis was on family, and giving. We spent more time planning on what to get others. My folks always had a Secret/Sub for Santa project. One year, when our cousins were in a particularly bad spot, we gave up a good chunk of our Christmas to make sure they had one. My parents didn't take care of it all - we all did, as a family, going out and actively taking part in choosing and wrapping and delivering.
So yes. We're down to fake trees, and attempting to keep the spirit amidst all the stress and greed. Huzzah. /rant
Olthar wrote:Awesome. From now on, I'll wear only thin leather straps covering my nipples and undercarriage.
New Maldorainia wrote:Alcohol, tobacco and firearms should be a store, not a government agency.
Thafoo wrote:Merconitonitopia wrote:~First world problems - waking up.
~Third world problems - not waking up.
Uieurnthlaal wrote:Oh, I see, he's asexual but likes riding bisexuals. I meant bicycles.
by Broccoli » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:14 pm
The Cosmos wrote:Dread Lady Nathicana wrote:I remember once when I was little, we cut our own tree - got the permit, went out in the snow, found just the right one ... it was awesome. For the longest time, we would at least go get a real one. I protested loudly when they got a fake the first time. I stubbornly persisted in my 'grr, argh, not real' argument for years. I still miss the smell and look tbh.
When we moved out here to Iowa, my folks came out at that first Thanksgiving, and bought us a very nice fake one, with a nifty light base that can change colors and patterns through a rotating disc system and fiber optics. Part of me was thankful. Part of me was still somewhat bitter. Point of fact is, with all the other expense of the holidays, the ridiculous prices folks charge for a tree these days makes it a bit prohibitive, and taking good care of a nice fake tree can get you more than your money's worth for a lot of years. And no drying out, needles all over, extra fire risk, and disposal issues to boot.
Man I hate the modern age sometimes. >_<
Still, it's nice to have up when we can. On the years we've traveled back to Utah for Christmas, we haven't put one up due to the extra bother, and our front room here having not a lot of room to begin with. I think I'm getting old and crabby, because nowadays, it seems the holidays overall are more stress and less enjoyment, and we as a people seem to have more or less lost the real meaning behind them: Time with family, sharing good memories with those you love, charity, thankfulness, giving, and even forgiving, renewing hopes for the year ahead, and other good things.
Instead it's sale this, and hurry up and buy that, and oh look, extended hours we're gonna force our people to work, denying them their own fair share of holiday so that the rest of you sheep can get your asses in here and spend more money on overpriced items that are largely unneeded, but advertised with such ferocity that you'll believe you can't live without them, all in an effort to satisfy the growing attitude of 'me, mine, want, deserve, everyone else has'.
Yeah, guess you could say I'm getting a little burned out. I do miss growing up where yes, we spent time pouring over the big Sears catalog and dreaming of all the incredible things we found, but at the same time, emphasis was on family, and giving. We spent more time planning on what to get others. My folks always had a Secret/Sub for Santa project. One year, when our cousins were in a particularly bad spot, we gave up a good chunk of our Christmas to make sure they had one. My parents didn't take care of it all - we all did, as a family, going out and actively taking part in choosing and wrapping and delivering.
So yes. We're down to fake trees, and attempting to keep the spirit amidst all the stress and greed. Huzzah. /rant
It took me four days to read your post. All I can say is that you should write and publish an autobiography.
by Uirokeilendh » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:16 pm
by TaQud » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:18 pm
I leave it up all year round
by Aglrinia » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:22 pm
Jakker wrote:TBH is Pro-bring Life to GP
by Broccoli » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:30 pm
Aglrinia wrote:New Sindo wrote:YESYESYES. Don't chop of trees!
You've never heard of a Christmas tree farm have you? Where pine trees are grown just to be cut for Christmas trees. That's basically like saying don't harvest that corn it's been there for a couple months... and it was... just planted... by that farmer...!
by The Cosmos » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:06 pm
Olthar wrote:Awesome. From now on, I'll wear only thin leather straps covering my nipples and undercarriage.
New Maldorainia wrote:Alcohol, tobacco and firearms should be a store, not a government agency.
Thafoo wrote:Merconitonitopia wrote:~First world problems - waking up.
~Third world problems - not waking up.
Uieurnthlaal wrote:Oh, I see, he's asexual but likes riding bisexuals. I meant bicycles.
by New Rogernomics » Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:09 pm
by Caninope » Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:04 pm
Agritum wrote:Arg, Caninope is Captain America under disguise. Everyone knows it.
Frisivisia wrote:Me wrote:Just don't. It'll get you a whole lot further in life if you come to realize you're not the smartest guy in the room, even if you probably are.
Because Caninope may be in that room with you.
Nightkill the Emperor wrote:Thankfully, we have you and EM to guide us to wisdom and truth, holy one. :p
Norstal wrote:What I am saying of course is that we should clone Caninope.
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